MERCHANDISER-RELIEF – FIELD SALES

SUMMARY:
experience in merchandiser

POSITION INFO:

My client in 2 province has a position for MERCHANDISER RELIEF.

The candidate my apply for the position where they are staying:

Diplomat South Africa is recruiting for the role of 2 x Merchandising-Reliefto be based in Pietermaritzburg x1 and Vryheid x1, Kwa-Zulu Natal region. This role will report to the Merchandising Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide efficient and professional merchandising services to allocated customers in order to facilitate sales and improve the shopper experience. To ensure the timeous delivery and erection of displays according to the route plan and standards set by the Vendor.To execute and implement merchandising standards in compliance with Diplomat SA’s policies, practices and procedures. Critical to this role is collecting the proof of the displays through taking pictures and submitting it to the relevant manager. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver merchandising services productively and cost effectively.

• Conduct basic calculations for stock control and case conversion and ensure accuracy

• Engage with customer to address complaints about deliveries not being on time, out of stock items etc. as the first level of contact.

• Maintain shelf utilisation on a daily basis. In case of gaps on shelves, approach buyers and ensure resolution

• Ensure rotation of stock in the warehouse/stock room of the customer to prevent product going past the expiry date and out of stock issues

• Unpack the stock related to promotional events and displays

• Ensure the fastest selling lines are on display

• Ensure the shelf space negotiated by KAMS materialises in all the stores

• Conduct an inspection at point of sale to ensure compliance to prescribed standards

• Take pictures of displays and utilisation of shelf space as proof to Vendor of meeting requirements and standards

• Build and maintain relationships with the customers

• Unpack the display units and assemble according to standards

• Accurately record activities on a daily basis to ensure Diplomat meet expectations set by the Vendor

• Conduct planning of deliveries to point of sale to ensure meeting deadlines during high peak times

• Escalate queries and concerns to supervisor/KAM/Sales rep depending on the nature of complaint

• Accurately complete the recording book, merchandiser timesheet as well scorecard on a daily basis

• Comply with stipulated merchandising standards
• Ensure all stock has appropriate pricing labels
• Execute and implement the planograms as well as scheduled displays as per the specification file or according to monthly priorities
• Engage the customer to implement the brand priority document
• Monitor all the brands/count lines in order to check stock in store
• Maintain the recording book with updated planograms and display schedules
• Take responsibility for self-development through self-study, identification of learning opportunities

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Matric or equivalent accredited by SAQA.

• A valid driver’s license

• Minimum of 2-4years’ experience in the Merchandising environment, preferably from the FMCG industry

• Time Management

• Good communication skills

• Planning and organising

• Attention to detail.

• Basic numeric skills.

• Flexibility to sleep out as and when required.

• The ability to work under pressure and overtime when required

• Must be based in Pietermaritzburg and Vryheid, Kwa-Zulu Natal region

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